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Wexford man facing jail for alleged contempt over property
Summary
A Co Wexford man, identified as Arthur O'Neill of Marshallstown, Enniscorthy, faces potential imprisonment for alleged contempt of a High Court order. The matter, currently at the sentence stage, involves a claim by receiver Ken Fennell that O'Neill breached an injunction granted by Mr Justice Senan Allen last March. The order restrained O'Neill from entering or interfering with a property in receivership at Askinvillar Upper, Kiltealy, Enniscorthy. Fennell alleges O'Neill has advertised the property for rent on various websites, re-entered the premises after agents secured it, and maintained control with supporters, including Yellow Vest movement members. It is claimed O'Neill wrote to Fennell refusing to hand over possession and posted a video acknowledging the breach. Although O'Neill has appealed the injunction, no stay was granted. Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds granted permission on an ex-parte basis for a motion seeking O'Neill's attachment and committal. The court heard that Fennell's agents have been unable to regain possession and have faced threatening comments online. The matter was adjourned, with the judge making it returnable to next week.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Wexford man facing jail for alleged contempt over property. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 2019-07-05 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Outcome: A Co Wexford man could be jailed arising out of his alleged contempt of a court order not to interfere with a property in receivership.
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